Alex Rodriguez’s circle of friends might be on the verge of shrinking again.

At least in MLB clubhouses.

According to a “60 Minutes” report, the Yankees’ embattled third baseman’s associates leaked the names of Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun and A-Rod’s own teammate Francisco Cervelli to the media as the Biogenesis scandal unfolded.

Yahoo! Sports first reported Braun’s and Cervelli’s involvement after the Miami New Times published redacted documents from Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch that revealed detailed doping regimens for a number of professional athletes, including Rodriguez and the Padres’ Everth Cabrera and Yasmani Grandal.

A-Rod has since been suspended 211 games, which he is appealing. Braun received a 65-game suspension and players not previously punished under baseball’s drug program received 50-game suspensions.

Naturally, Rodriguez’s lead attorney, David Cornwell, has refuted this report:

"These allegations are untrue and are another attempt to harm Alex, this time by driving a wedge between him and other players in the league. While Alex focuses on baseball and repeatedly states that he is going to respect the appeal process, the drumbeat of false allegations continues. These improper and viciously false leaks will not alter the fact that MLB exceeded its authority under the JDA (Joint Drug Agreement) and the 211-game (suspension) will not stand.''

Rodriguez’s appeal is supposed to be heard by an arbitrator in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, A-Rod could be facing some old-school justice on the field if the players don’t like the way this smells. If that’s the case, a fastball in the back might be coming his way.

The Yankees will play in Boston tonight against left-hander Felix Doubront.